CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period 31st August 2025 From 1st September 2024 To Charity name: ESA Community Trust Charity reglstration number: 1182484 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 To advance the education of the pupils of Elstree Screen Arts Academy by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities not required to be provided by the local education authority for education at the school. The main activity undertaken by the Foundation is the collection of donations from parents of current students. Donations are made either as on￿ff payments or regular gifts by parents. A secondary fundraising stream is through the parent committee by providing refreshments at school events. A further income stream is fundraising through our alumni and creative industry contacts. The donations received are then used to improve the educational experience of students at the school in accordance with the ob"ectives of the Trust. The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference All requests for Grants from ESA Academy are considered by the Trustees three times a year and grants are made in accordance with the funds available. Pard 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investrnent including program relaled investment In addition to the volunteer Trustees, several parents volunteer to be Involved in fundraising at school events. Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Other Achievements and Performance SORP reference During the year the Trust collected donations totalling £9066 plus £320 in gift Aid. The Trust gave grants to ESA totalling £4020 Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circUmstan￿S of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 It should also be noted that there was a request for funding for £11,754 for new laser cutter- it was unanimously decided to roll funds over to the next financial year to enable the grant to ESA to fund this acquisition. The trust were able to supply funds to ESA in order to purchase a 3-D printer and filaments for the Production Arts Dept, Drums, a tablet and software and a bass amp for the music dept, books, a projector and lending software for the library and sports equipment for the PE artment. Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin wh the are held Amount of reserves held Para 1.21 The closing bank balance at 31 August 2025 was £11,388 Para 1.22 Not applicable Para 1.22 The Trust has total reserves carried forward as at 31 August 2025 of £11,388 Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any Un￿rtaIntieS about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 Not applicable Not applicable There are no uncertainties about the charity contlnulng as a going concern. Para 1.24 Para 1.23 Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of goveming document (In!- How is the charity constituted? inco lion, Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Constitution Pard 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation rated Para 1.25 Trustees are selected to reflect and support the objectives of the Trust and formal links with Elstree Screen Arts Academy. They are appointed on recommendation of the chair and agreement of existing trustees. Reference and Administrative details ESA Communi Trust Formerl Elstree UTC Communi 1182484 Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way Borehamwood Herts WD6 5NN Chari name Other name the chari uses Registered chari number Charity's principal address Trust Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates actsd if not for whole Office (if any) ear Name of person (or body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Trustee name lan Sloan Julia Sanderson Claire Lish Christopher Mitchell Sheena Tenkorang Tarun Shukla Chair Treasurer Secretary Trustee Until 2011112024 Trustee Secretary Appointed 2011112024 Appointed 2011112024 Corporate trustees - names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name None Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name None Dates acted rf not for whole ear Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Addltlonal Infonnation (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Accountant Howard Wilson 36 Crown Rise, Watford WD25 ONE Name of chlef executive or names of senior staff members (Optlonal Informatlon) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details Other o tional infomiatlon Declarations The trustees declare that they have ap Slgned on behalf of the chari Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary. Chair, etc) Date d the trustees. report above. te Mr. lan Sloan Chair Mrs. Julia Sanderson Treasurer i I t1£40q CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to the nearest Restricted funds Endowment funds Last year Total funds to the nearnst £ to tho nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts Monthly and One off Donations Gift Aid Receipts Easyfundraising Fundraising Events 7,026 611 18 2.229 6,491 320 6,491 320 2.575 2,575 Sub total (Gross income for AR) 9.884 9,386 9.386 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). Sub total 9,386 9,386 9,884 A3 Payments Grants to ESA Memberships Professional Fees ESA Fundraising costs gift to leaving Trustee 2,580 4,020 6,537 451 451 Sub total 3,072 4512 7.382 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) Sub total 3,072 1,440 4,512 7,382 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfer3 between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 6,315 1,440 4.875 2,502 5,073 11,388 1,440 6,513 11,388 4,011 6,513 CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 1011112025 IL//,7 ion B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Categories B1 Cash funds Delails Unrestricted fvnds to nearejt £ 11,315 73 Current A¢x(xJnt Petty Cash Restricted funds to neare8t £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Total cash funds (agrBe balaw ￿th re￿pts aThJ paynbnts a(xxxmt(s)) 11,388 Details Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ B3 Investment assets Details Fund to whlch asset belon Cost (optlonal) Current value tional B4 Assets retained for the charitys own use Details Fund to which asset belon Cost (optlonal) Current value tlonal Details Fund to whlch Ilabll. relates Amount due tional When due onal B5 Liabilities Signed by one or t￿) trustees on behalf of all the tnjstees Date of approval Signature Pnnt Name /AN SLQA, il 112r- CCXX R2 ac(x)unts (SS) 1011112025 12.1(7f